The Girl Buried in the Woods

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Detective Matt Jones is on medical leave after pursuing a brutal serial killer when his Hollywood Homicide supervisor visits him late at night with urgent news. A body has been discovered buried in a remote Los Angeles park, and due to limited LAPD resources, Jones is asked to take the case. The victim is a fifteen-year-old girl, and the horror of the crime drives Jones and his partner, Denny Cabrera, to investigate fervently. As they sift through clues, they stumble upon an even more disturbing revelation: another body is out there, heightening the danger. The investigation reveals a potential link between the murders and a drug turf war involving a notorious mob figure and Wall Street interests, with city officials potentially complicit. As suspects emerge, they all seem intent on framing Jones, forcing him to run for his life. FROM THE EDITORS: "In this gripping thriller, Robert Ellis presents a chilling narrative inspired by a real-life murder he witnessed as a child. With well-developed characters and a relentless pace, this spine-tingling tale takes readers on a wild ride, showcasing Ellis's exceptional storytelling prowess."